GREETERS: North Door South Door Dec 8 Don & Marian Ouwinga Jason & Shari Benthem Dec 15 Dan & Brenda Ouwinga Larry & Laurie Witt Dec 22 Scott & Diane VanPolen Kevin Huttenga Dec 24 (Christmas Eve- PM service) Margaret Westmaas Todd & Jackie Schmid NURSERY: Dec 8 Brandy VanPolen, Joey Kulhawick, Tana VanPolen, Kaylie Hiller, Sue Cook, Franklin Baas, Dec 15 Nicole Schultz, Courtney Vanderhoef, Linda Ellens Maggie Southwick, Karianne Smith, Leah Thompson Dec 22 (JUMP) Jodi DeHate, Barb Dore, Jodi Meyering Kendyn Meyering, Diane Nemeth, Mikayla Powers Dec 24 (Christmas Eve) Mary Rees, DaNay Tossey, Madelyn Benthem, Cindy Vennema, Becky Bode, Jayden Bode CHILDREN IN WORSHIP – LITTLE LAMBS: Dec 8 CIW: Teacher: Marilyn Visser; Helper: Karsyn Meyering LL: Teacher: Anne Thomas; Helpers: Emma Oeverman & Linda Wing Dec 15 CIW: Teacher: Kasey McQuestion, Helper: Emma Oeverman LL: Teacher: Hillary Dracht; Helper: Amanda Lee Dec 22 (JUMP) (Christmas Story) CIW: Teacher: April Villwock; Helper: Sara Bruno LL: Teacher: Amy VanPolen & Tana VanPolen & Emerson Tossey Dec 24 (Christmas Eve) No Children’s Church SOUND SYSTEM, VIDEO, POWERPOINT: Dec 8 Matt Thompson, Al Fox, Deb Eisenga Dec 15 Kyle Meyering, Paul Rivera, Jodi DeHate Dec 22 (JUMP) Cary Sikkema, Dan Ouwinga, Tana VanPolen Dec 24 (Christmas Eve) Cary Sikkema, Al Fox, Deb Eisenga DECEMBER OFFERINGS 1st : Booster Club JANUARY OFFERINGS 5th : Booster Club 8th : New Building 12th : New Building 15th : Existing Building 19th : Mississippi Trip 22nd: Benevolence 26th : Centershot 29th : Project Canefire DECEMBER USHERS: Aaron Koetje, Cole Dykhouse, Larry Visser, Devon Dracht JANUARY USHERS: Kevin DeHate, Mike Pluger, Al Thomas, Adam Southwick Note: If you are unable to make it on your Sunday, please find your own replacement or call the office for assistance. If you do make changes, please let the office know so we can post those changes as well. HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH December 8, 2019 Vision Statement: In our endeavor to seek Christ’s will and follow His calling, we desire to strengthen our church through growth in prayer, growth in vibrant worship, growth in committed outreach, and growth in thriving fellowship. 9034 23 Mile Rd. ● Marion, MI 49665 Morning Worship: 9:30 AM (231) 825-2171 Sunday school for all ages: 10:50 AM Email: [email protected]Website: www.highlandcrc.org Thank you! …to everyone who serves either up front or behind the scenes each week in helping to further the kingdom of God!
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GREETERS: North Door South Door
Dec 8 Don & Marian Ouwinga Jason & Shari Benthem
Dec 15 Dan & Brenda Ouwinga Larry & Laurie Witt
Dec 22 Scott & Diane VanPolen Kevin Huttenga
Dec 24 (Christmas Eve- PM service) Margaret Westmaas Todd & Jackie Schmid
NURSERY:
Dec 8 Brandy VanPolen, Joey Kulhawick, Tana VanPolen, Kaylie Hiller, Sue Cook, Franklin Baas,
Dec 15 Nicole Schultz, Courtney Vanderhoef, Linda Ellens Maggie Southwick, Karianne Smith, Leah Thompson
Dec 8 CIW: Teacher: Marilyn Visser; Helper: Karsyn Meyering LL: Teacher: Anne Thomas; Helpers: Emma Oeverman & Linda Wing
Dec 15 CIW: Teacher: Kasey McQuestion, Helper: Emma Oeverman LL: Teacher: Hillary Dracht; Helper: Amanda Lee
Dec 22 (JUMP)
(Christmas Story) CIW: Teacher: April Villwock; Helper: Sara Bruno LL: Teacher: Amy VanPolen & Tana VanPolen & Emerson Tossey
Dec 24 (Christmas Eve)
No Children’s Church
SOUND SYSTEM, VIDEO, POWERPOINT:
Dec 8 Matt Thompson, Al Fox, Deb Eisenga
Dec 15 Kyle Meyering, Paul Rivera, Jodi DeHate
Dec 22 (JUMP) Cary Sikkema, Dan Ouwinga, Tana VanPolen
Dec 24 (Christmas Eve) Cary Sikkema, Al Fox, Deb Eisenga
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S 5th : Booster Club 8th : New Building 12th : New Building 15th : Existing Building 19th : Mississippi Trip 22nd: Benevolence 26th : Centershot 29th : Project Canefire
DECEMBER USHERS: Aaron Koetje, Cole Dykhouse, Larry Visser, Devon Dracht
JANUARY USHERS: Kevin DeHate, Mike Pluger, Al Thomas, Adam Southwick
Note: If you are unable to make it on your Sunday, please find your own replacement or call the office for assistance. If you do make changes, please let the office know so we can post those changes as well.
HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
December 8, 2019
Vision Statement: In our endeavor to seek Christ’s will and follow His calling,
we desire to strengthen our church through growth in prayer,
growth in vibrant worship, growth in committed outreach,
and growth in thriving fellowship.
9034 23 Mile Rd. ● Marion, MI 49665 Morning Worship: 9:30 AM (231) 825-2171 Sunday school for all ages: 10:50 AM Email: [email protected] Website: www.highlandcrc.org
Thank you! …to everyone
who serves
either up front
or behind the
scenes each
week in helping
to further the
kingdom of
God!
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE – 9:30 AM Highland Christian Reformed Church
December 8, 2019 **2nd Sunday of Advent**
Prelude Welcome & Greeting Advent Reading: “HOPE & PEACE” “O Come, All Ye Faithful” vs 1-3 “Joy to the World” vs 1-3 Profession of Faith –Brook Veddler “Who you Say I Am” Congregational Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Children’s Message
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 (page 1072) Sermon: Small Things Offering: “Days of Elijah” (with Sunday school kids) 1st - General Fund; 2nd – New Building Fund Blessing “Go Tell It On The Mountain” 2x Postlude
Children’s Church: Children are welcome to attend Children in Worship (preschool and kindergarten) and Little Lambs (3-4 yrs. Non-preschool) programs. They leave the sanctuary and go down the NORTH stairs to the basement. You may pick them up there after the morning service. Please note, there will no longer be children’s church on the Sundays we have communion. Fellowship: Everyone is invited to refreshments in the Fellowship Hall following the morning service. DVD: If anyone would like to see a video from a past church service, they are in the rack on the information table. The most current service is at the bottom of the rack.
Council Corner
2019 Council
Exec. Board: * Rev. Dr. Gregory J. Kett, Pres.* 825-2171 Church
ELDERS DEACONS
Joe Kulhawick V.P.* District #1, A-C Matt Thompson –Sec. of Deac.*
Lars Fredin District #2, D-E Kyle Meyering
Al Thomas –Clerk* District #3, F-L Rick VanPolen
Bryce Eisenga District #4, M-O Adam Southwick V.T.*
Larry Witt District #5, P-T Larry Sikkema
Chad Dodde District #6, V-Z Ryan McQuestion
November 2nd Offering
3rd 6,024.00 Highland Booster Club 940.00
10th 4,959.00 New Building Fund 10,011.00
17th 5,630.00 World Renew 2,028.00
24th 7,162.00 Church Building Fund 961.23
Thanksgiving 14,069.00 George & Sarah DeVuyst 700.00
Josh & Mandy Shaarda 750.00
Budget needed weekly 6,200.56 Josh & Poppy Buning 400.00
Times 47 weeks 291,426.32 Benevolence Fund 950.00
Received to date 268,580.60 Misc. Offerings 695.00
Balance (22,845.72)
CRC Loan Fund - Beginning Balance 322,617.21
Principal Paid to Date 57,195.72
Ending Balance CRC Loan Fund 265,421.49
Interest paid to date 13,240.28
Pastoral Support: Pastor Greg Kett (231) 825-2171
Normal Office Hours: Mon-Thurs:
8:15 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM or by appointment as needed. Call anytime.
Ministry Team Leaders: Connection Coordinator (Amie Kett) Care & Share Team (Cindy Vennema)
Prayer Team (Sandy Rice) Education Team (Mary Rees) Service Team (Julie Dorman) Worship Team (Committee)
Facilities Team (Rick Dorman) Safe Church Team (Linda Wing)
Safety Team (James Bazuin)
Church Office: Sara Bruno (231) 825-2171
Normal Office hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
**Please have bulletin announcements to church by Thursdays at 12 pm.
From the Cradle to the
Cross
World Renew Gift Catalogs- Trying to find a special gift for that person who has everything? How about a chicken? A cow? Provide training for abuse prevention? A well-baby kit? Tools for farming? Free a family from poverty for less than $1/day? The list is endless! Prices range from $3 to $3,900. You can find your World Renew Gift Catalog on the back table.
NMCS Job Opening – NMCS needs a qualified individual to drive bus for athletic games, field trips, and a daily route. This part-time position requires a CDL License (NMCS pays for the road test), all appropriate endorsements, and a current physical. Please submit a cover letter, resume and references to Scott Curell, Superintendent [email protected]
Wexford/Missaukee Right to Life has chartered a 52 passenger bus to attend the 47th annual "March for Life" in Washington DC on January 24th. For more information, please see the flyer posted on the bulletin board by the mailboxes, or call (231) 839-2583. McBain High School Baseball Taco Dinner Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, December 19th at the public school from 5-7:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for everyone over the age of 6 and $5 for those younger.
Notes
PRAYER CORNER
Dear Heavenly Father, please be with Steve Sluiter, Dick Bruno, Marilyn Ouwinga, Dawn Richardson, Mike Dodde and Sarah Dodde. Bless each of them in ways only you can do. Give them the healing and the patience they need and may your light shine on them and through the caregivers you have sent to help. Surround them with your love and comfort. Fill them with the Holy Spirit, that they may be a testimony to your greatness.
Prayer Request: Please keep Mary Lou Karsten in your prayers as she is recovering from back surgery this past Thursday.
OUR MISSIONARIES:
George & Sarah de Vuyst & Family Serving in Ukraine
Profession of Faith: This morning we join together in celebrating the public profession of faith of Brooke Veddler. You’re invited! The family of Bonnie Veddler has invited everyone to help them celebrate Bonnie’s 85th birthday with cake in the fellowship after this morning’s service. Upcoming: We will have the installation of new elders and Communion on Sunday, December 29. The installation of new deacons will be January 5. The Poinsettias in the sanctuary have been placed in memory of these loved ones: Darryl Baas, Tom Boven, Virginia DeHaan, Ron Dodde (20 years), John Dracht, Hank & Reka Eisenga, Jake & Jo Eisenga, Jerry Eisenga, Whip Koetje, Al & Tena Medendorp, Mark Miller, Bonnie Oeverman, Loretta Swiler, Josie Thompson, Anna VanPolen, and John & Anne Vennema
Sunday School Christmas Program will be Sunday, December 22nd at 6:00 PM. **Note for Parents: We will be starting Christmas Program practice this morning, December 8th. Parts for the program will be assigned in the first two weeks of practice; today & December 15th. If your child cannot be at Sunday school on those days please let me know. We will not be adding parts after the 15th of Dec. and want everyone to have a chance to be involved. Thank you! ~Dana Baas
Our next Blood Drive is this Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 2-7 pm. Please check out the sign-up sheet in the fellowship hall or log on to Versiti.org to schedule your donation appointment. If you have any questions or need assistance with scheduling, please contact Sara in the church office at (231) 825-2171.
Small Groups- We will be starting up small groups again for January, February and March. If you are interested in taking part in a small group or even hosting a small group, please sign up at the information table or contact the church office.
Church Vision/Mission Planning-We are inviting all professing members interested in participating in mission, vision, & theme planning to attend a meeting on Monday, December 9, from 6-9:00 PM. This session will be led by Dr. Chris Schoon, the Director of Faith Formation Ministries of CRCNA. If you have an interest in the direction of the church and want your voice to be heard, we need you at this meeting. For planning purposes, if you will be attending, please let Al Thomas know.
Kids Hope Mentors Needed: Marion Schools and Highland CRC are teaming up once again through our Kids Hope program. We are looking for individuals that would like to become mentors. If you would like more information or would like to sign up, please contact Kasey McQuestion. Thank you!
Christmas in Bethlehem is a new children’s book written and illustrated by former Highland Church pastor, Steven Elzinga and his son Michael Elzinga. He writes:
“I have grandchildren. In fact three of them are in this book. I wanted to write a Christmas book where they could insert themselves in the middle of the story. Toward the end of the book, the main character (my granddaughter) says to her mom, ‘I was there, Mom’. My hope is that your child or grandchild will be able to say the same thing”. The illustrations in this book are actual photos captured by his son Michael while they were in Israel. “Christmas in Bethlehem was written so that you and your child might experience, in some way, the wonder of being in Bethlehem to witness one of the most significant events ever celebrated—the birth of Jesus.”
Copies of Christmas in Bethlehem are $15 each and will be available for purchase in the fellowship hall starting today. Each book contains a payment envelope.
Directory Update: Please send an updated family photo to the church office as we are working to update our website directory info and Pastor Greg’s prayer wall. Photos can be dropped off or emailed to the church office at [email protected]. Please include names, phone #’s, address, email, full birthdays (with year) for adults and children, & anniversary information. Thank you!
Visitation: One of the joys of being part of a church, is that we get to fellowship with one another. If you would like a visit from the elder or deacon of your district, or Pastor Greg, please let them know. They would love to connect with you at your home, over a cup of coffee, or wherever is convenient for you.
Friends Ministry is searching for a Director. Call/text or email Larry Stahl (231) 830-5321 or [email protected] for information about the position and the job requirements.
